Devon
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Deep valley dwellers, divine
Origin: Celtic/Old English
Popularity: Ranked #1028 in 2025 with 216 babies born.
History: Devon is the name of a county in southwest England, derived from the Celtic tribe the Dumnonii meaning deep valley dwellers. It has been used as a given name in the United States since the 20th century and is used for both boys and girls.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Devon? About 1 in 12,802 babies born in 2025 were named Devon, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Devon
What does the name Devon mean?
Devon means “Deep valley dwellers, divine” from Celtic/Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Devon?
Devon has Celtic/Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Deep valley dwellers, divine”.
How popular is Devon?
Devon ranked #1028 in 2025 — given to 216 babies that year.
When was Devon most popular?
Devon peaked in 1997 with 3,189 babies registered that year.
Is Devon a boy or girl name?
Devon is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 78% of Devons are boys and 22% are girls.
Is the name Devon rising or falling in popularity?
Devon has risen 2062 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3090 in 2020 to #1028 in 2025.
How long has Devon been recorded?
Devon appears in birth records across 112 years — from 1914 through 2025.